APPAU June

Professional Growth, Bold Conversations, and Thought Leadership

APPAU June was an extraordinary success—an energizing convergence of thought leadership, innovation, and professional growth. From foundational insights and training in the Institute for Facilities Management to bold conversations on the future of AI in educational operations at Targeted Titles & Topics (T3), every session was a masterclass in facilities education and innovation. Our Leadership Academy participants left empowered with practical strategies to lead confidently in an evolving landscape. Thank you to all who joined us and contributed to such a dynamic and memorable experience! And a special congratulations to our Institute and Academy graduates. 🎓

Experience the Institute for Facilities Management

The Institute for Facilities Management program delivered an immersive and impactful educational experience for facilities professionals across the education sector. Designed to strengthen competence, character, and leadership, the Institute equipped participants with essential tools and frameworks to address the complex and evolving demands of their roles. Through in-depth instruction and peer engagement, attendees left with practical knowledge and renewed confidence to lead effectively within their institutions.

Topics covered fall into the four core curricula:

• General Administration
• Operations & Maintenance
• Energy & Utilities
• Planning, Design & Construction

Experience the Leadership Academy

The Leadership Academy provided a powerful and comprehensive leadership development experience for educational facilities professionals. Focused on building thriving cultures of trust and continuous learning, the Academy helped participants strengthen their effectiveness at every level—personal, interpersonal, managerial, and organizational.

Through an interactive curriculum grounded in proven leadership practices, attendees progressed through the Academy’s four-level framework:

• Level I: Individual Effectiveness Skills
• Level II: Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills
• Level III: Managerial Effectiveness Skills
• Level IV: Organizational Effectiveness Skills

Whether attending in person or virtually, participants walked away with actionable strategies and deeper leadership insight to bring back to their campuses and teams.

Experience Targeted Titles & Topics (T3)

T3 at APPA U June 2025: Innovation in Action

At APPA U June in Orlando, the Targeted Titles & Topics (T3) Program returned with a high-impact 1.5-day focus on Artificial Intelligence in educational facilities. Designed for professionals at the intersection of data, operations, and innovation, the event showcased how AI is transforming campus management—from automation to analytics.

Program Highlights

• Keynote: Shawn Lankton, EnergyCAP
  A practical overview of today’s AI landscape in facilities and utilities.
• Real-World Case Studies
  Featuring AI applications from:
  • University of Central Florida & Georgia Southern
  • Degree Analytics
  • RayBizTech
  • Bueno Systems
  • Florida State University & Siemens
  • University of Florida, UNC & Affiliated Engineers, Inc.
  • Johnson Controls
  • Clockworks Analytics
  • Lamarr.AI
• Closing Workshop: Making AI Real on Campus
  Actionable strategies to bring AI tools and thinking back to your institution.

Join us at APPAU February

Planning ahead? So are we. Mark your calendars for APPAU February 2026, where facilities professionals will gather for a dynamic week of education, leadership development, and connection.

📍 Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel | Phoenix, AZ